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Neil Patrick Harris Will Host the 2015 Oscars

Wonderful news this Wednesday: Neil Patrick Harris will host the next Academy Awards, which will take place on February 22, 2015.

Variety first reported that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has entrusted the more-than-capable Harris with the high-profile emcee gig.

Although Harris has never before hosted the Oscars, he has hosted four Tony Award ceremonies and won an Emmy for each tour of Tony duty. Additionally, Harris has previously performed the Oscars opening number for the 2010 show.

Minutes ago, the actor—who recently co-starred in David Fincher’s adaptation of Gone Girl—confirmed the news, tweeting out a homemade video of himself checking “Host the Oscars” off of his bucket list.

The Hollywood Reporter adds that last year’s host Ellen DeGeneres and Julia Louis-Dreyfus were both offered the gig but passed.

In celebration of this exciting news, take a look at one of the entertainer’s best Tony opening numbers, “It’s Not Just For Gays Anymore,” from the 2011 awards ceremony.